SEWELL, Margaret Lee

Mrs. Margaret Lee Moore Sewell, age 85, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020, at a local nursing facility.

Mrs. Sewell was born in Armuchee, GA on August 15, 1935, daughter of the and the late Mildred Watson Moore. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Shelly Moore and by 2 sisters-in-law, Rene Moore and Kathie Moore. She was a graduate of the Armuchee High School in the class of 1953. She earned her Undergraduate Degree at Berry College and her Master’s Degree from Peabody (Vanderbilt) University. Mrs. Sewell was a former teacher at the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring, GA and was a Past-president of the Hospital Auxiliary at Tanner Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, GA. She was a member of Vann’s Valley United Methodist Church and was an active member of the UMW in Athens, Carrollton,

Survivors include her husband, Paul Clayton Sewell, Jr., Rome; her son, Howard Sewell (Ann), Watkinsville, GA; her daughter, Leeann Denham (Bob), Peachtree Corners, GA; 6 grandchildren, Erin (Michael), Anna Kyle (Nathan), Noah, Kirk (Julia), Laurel (Andrew) and Maggie; 7 great-grandchildren, Myla, Vera, Hattie, Birdie, Beau, Annabelle and Nala; 2 brothers, Jerry Moore (Kay) and Arnold Moore; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins

In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. Sewell was cremated and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 3:00pm at Vann’s Valley United Methodist Church with Mrs. Sewell’s son-in-law, Mr. Bob distancing guidelines will be observed and the use of masks is requested. who wish may make a donation in memory of Mrs. Margaret Sewell to Vann’s Valley UMC, 3848 Cave Spring Road, Rome, GA 30161.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, makes this announcement for the family.